Luxury Silk Crocheted Culottes from Germany
Women's culottes, a divided skirt style functioning as wide-leg breeches, crocheted from 75% silk waste yarn. Falls under HTS 6104.69.40.20 for knitted/crocheted trousers/breeches of ≥70% silk waste, women's design, not swimwear. Chapter notes allow metal thread if present, but pure silk waste here.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Differentiate culottes from skirts (6104.53) via trouser-like cut; photos aid CBP inspection
• Ensure no bib/brace elements to avoid overalls subheading overlap
• Bulk imports risk reclass as industrial if lacking retail packaging